3D Design With CAD2016-2017

Class MeetingsBlock: B

Room #: Pilalas 103

Extra HelpFall/Spring:

Mon 2:50-3:10 & Thur 10:25-10:55Winter:

Mon 2:50-3:10 & Fri 9:55-10:25 Other:

B, E, F Blocks or by appointmentLocation:

Pilalas 103/104

Instructor: Mr. Joslin E-mail: jjoslin@newhampton.org Phone: (603)677-3968 Web: log into onCampus

Course Description

3D Design with CAD is an introductory semester-long computer aided design (CAD) class focused on fundamental three-dimensional drawing techniques, the design process, and 3D fabrication. Students will learn how to draw their ideas to scale and in three-dimensions using the SketchUp CAD program. This program is intuitive to learn, allows students to accurately and quickly visualize their models, and easily interfaces with the fabrication equipment in the school’s Innovation Lab, including 3D printers and a laser cutter. Students will be instructed on the proper use of the fabrication equipment and relevant software, and they will study current design trends in 3D fabrication. Participants will learn about the file types used in 3D printing and laser cutting and how to prepare those files to operate the machinery. Students will also design 3D objects to meet the specifications of given design problems.

Course Competencies & Foundations of Learning Skills*

Competency #1: CAD By the conclusion of this course students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of computer-aided-design by:

a. employing best practices and techniques to represent a 2D shape using CAD

b. employing best practices and techniques to represent a 3D shape using CAD

c. drawing scaled and rendered 3D objects using CAD

Competency #2: Fabrication By the conclusion of this course students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of fabrication concepts by:

a. demonstrating knowledge of fabrication methods

b. preparing and exporting digital files for fabrication machines

c. fabricating objects with a 3D printer d. fabricating objects with a laser cutter

Competency #3: Design Process By the conclusion of this course students will employ an iterative design process by:

a. employing Human Centered Designb. employing the entire Design Thinking process

throughout a projectc. initiating design solutions for real-world

problems or producing a productd. differentiating between form and functione. developing unique and personalized designs

Competency #4: Communication By the conclusion of this course students will present process, product, and reflection by:

a. writing with fluency and understanding of purpose and audience

b. documenting process, product, and reflections via a digital portfolio

Course Expectations

Cell PhonesIt is the expectation that cell phones are turned off and stored out of sight for the entire class. Cell phone use of any kind is not permitted during class.

If a cell phone is used in class, it will be collected until the end of the period.

If a pattern of misuse develops, students may be asked to turn in their cell phones at the beginning of each class.

Course MaterialsThe following must be brought to class daily:

• Headphones (for viewing instructional videos)• Pen or Pencil (for sketching)• A positive attitude• Willingness to work through challenges

The following will be needed at times, but you will be given advance notice on when they are required:

• Charged iPad w/ Cord, & Case• iPad Apps: NHS provided apps, Socrative

The following materials are optional:• Personal Computer: charged with cord• Notebook: the paper kind• Calculator: any scientific calculator

There is no textbook for this class. All teaching material (videos, articles, websites, etc.) will be available in onCampus.

Technology PolicyWhile there will be times where technology is not necessary, you will be expected to sign into a school computer or open your laptop and begin working independently at the start of most classes.

RED LIGHT: Technology is off and stored away. (Rare in this class!)

YELLOW LIGHT:Technology is used for specific purpose as designated by the teacher. (95% of the course!)

GREEN LIGHT:Technology is used for designated tasks, homework, current events, reading Wired or MAKE magazines, or independent design projects. (Also rare!)

Attendance/TardinessAttendance is required at all class meetings. If your absence is not excused, you will receive a cut. Please be on time. If you are not present when class begins (i.e. when the door is closed), you are tardy. If you are tardy three times you will receive a cut.

ParticipationA successful student in 3D Design will participate fully each day, will come to class prepared with all required materials and work, and will organize all course materials in a clear and concise manner. Students are expected to meet the Personal Tech 3 C’s when asked to do so.

Participation will not be assessed explicitly as the students will generally be allowed to move through the course content at their own pace. Effective use of time, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating skills mastery is dependent upon active and consistent participation.

Personal Tech 3 C’s

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Make-up/Late WorkLate assignments will be assessed a grade-related penalty based on how late the assignment is submitted. It is your responsibility to get coursework from onCampus when you miss class.

Incomplete WorkLate minor assignments will lose 25% credit per calendar day. Late major assignments will lose 10% credit per calendar day. It is your responsibility to ensure that late work is received by the teacher.

Unexcused AbsenceAny missed assignment or assessment due to an unexcused absence will receive zero credit.

Unplanned Excused AbsencesYou will have the same amount of time to make up homework as the time you missed (i.e. 2 excused absences = 2 classes upon your return to make up work). You will have 1 week to make up a test or project.

Planned Excused AbsencesIf you have a planned excused absence, you must complete your work while away and submit it upon your return. You must get homework assignments from the class page in onCampus. Tests & projects must be completed immediately upon your return.

Course Work

Competency-Based GradingOn one assignment you may see multiple grades. That is because different skills are being assessed. For instance, you may have done an excellent job in a web post on writing a reflection but may have made some errors in the design process. By assessing you in this way I can better target feedback and instruction.

Out of Class WorkYou should expect to spend a minimum of 30 minutes per class on coursework

assignments. Many times, this work will be a continuation of what you started in class and may not be graded. Because portions of this class are self-paced, you should always have the unit deadline in mind. You will not meet the deadline if you try to do all your work in class.

Grading ProceduresSemester grades are calculated using the following categories and percentages:

Competency % Grade

Computer Aided Design (CAD) 25%

Fabrication 25%

Design Process 30%

Communication 20%

CourseworkThere will be a variety of graded assignments in this course, including (but not limited to):

• reading, writing, and problem solving assignments• 3D drawing, 3D printing, and laser cutting exercises• projects

For each assignment, the grading criteria will be discussed or distributed when the assignment is given. Many assignments will be graded with the use of a rubric, which will be distributed prior to the assignment. All rubrics will be available in onCampus.

Course Work (cont.)

Extra Credit

The best way to earn credit is to do the work assigned by the teacher. Extra-credit projects will not be provided at the request of the student.

Self-Paced Learning

Each unit may consist of all or some of the following: • set of instructional videos• assignments• exercises• quizzes• projects

Students will be allowed to progress through the sequence of work at their own pace within a given timeframe (generally 1-2 weeks). There will be one deadline for each unit when most of the unit coursework is due.

If a student finishes all coursework in a unit prior to the deadline, they may be asked to:•assist with instructing other students•proceed to the next unit•work on their independent design project due at the end of the term

Skills Mastery

In an effort to encourage students to take academic risks and to do their best to reach proficiency with the skills and content being taught, students will be required to improve or “re-do” all coursework (except the final project) until a grade of “Proficient” (80%) is earned. A student may not progress past a unit until they have demonstrated proficiency on all assignments, exercises, and projects in that unit.

I encourage all students to utilize Office Hours to ensure that expectations are met and that they are mastering the skills taught in the course.

A student may need more time than is provided during Office Hours. I am happy to meet with individual students during free blocks, after classes, or in Study Hall, although the student must initiate and schedule these times.

Independent Design Project (Final Project)

The last 4 weeks of the semester will be dedicated to an independent project. Students will use the skills learned in this course to design a product of their choice. The product should address one of the following issues:

• improving an existing product• creating a sustainable alternative to an existing product• designing a product that meets a need of someone in a developing country

Students will work with me to develop the desired outcomes of their project and an outline of the necessary steps to achieve these outcomes.

In this project, students will be responsible for • organizing their time• mastering the requisite skills• using an iterative process to refine their project.

Selected Topics and Assignments for 2016-2017

Week Topics Competencies Emphasized

Videos/Resources & Coursework

Introduction and SketchUp Basics

1-3 Course IntroductionSketchUp Tools and Techniques

1b, 1c, 4a, 4b SketchUp Tutorial VideosToolshed AssignmentWriting AssignmentsDigital Portfolio

4 Representing an Existing Object to Scale in SketchUp

1b, 1c, 4a, 4b Vocabulary and Syntax QuizWriting Assignment3D Object DrawingDigital Portfolio/Reflection

Fabrication: 3D Printing

5 Fabrication MethodsVerifying Object Solidity in SketchUp

1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 4b

Fabrication iMovie ProjectTutorial VideoTesting A Solid ObjectDigital Portfolio

6 Preparing Files for the Makerbot 1b, 1c, 2b, 2c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b

3D Printed Robot ProjectDigital Portfolio/Reflection

Fabrication: Laser Cutting

7 2D Representations in SketchUpAssembling Parts in SketchUp

1a, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2d, 4a

Tutorial VideosWriting Assignment

8 Preparing Files for the Epilog 1a, 1c, 2b, 2d, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b

Laser Cut Trebuchet ProjectDigital Portfolio/Reflection

Design Project

9 Design Thinking 3a, 3b, 4a Design Thinking WorkshopWriting AssignmentDesign Thinking Challenge

10-11 Product DesignProduct Testing and Iteration

1c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b

Design Project (choose platform and project from provided list)PresentationDigital Portfolio/Reflection

Independent Design Project

12-16 Product DesignProduct Testing and IterationProduct Marketing

1 (all), 2b, 2c or 2d, 3 (all), 4 (all)

Design Thinking ExerciseWriting AssignmentIndependent Design ProjectDesign Portfolio/Reflection

17 Final Project 1 (all), 2b, 2c or 2d, 3 (all), 4 (all)

Independent Design Project Showcase